Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2

The Second-Generation Volt, Designed for Today’s Creators

The Volt 1 Gen 2 is part of a range of USB audio interfaces designed for musicians, producers and creators who want polished sound without overcomplicating their setup. This second generation retains the compact format and straightforward approach that make the series appealing, while bringing together the essential features for today’s workflows: high-resolution recording, monitoring, compatibility with the UAD Console and LUNA environments, as well as native loopback.

Its 2-input / 2-output architecture makes it an efficient workstation for home recording, producing demos, capturing voiceovers or streaming content online. It prioritizes ease of use, with connectivity suited to essential studio peripherals.

An Audio Interface for Singers, Instrumentalists and Content Creators

The Volt 1 Gen 2 is particularly well suited to singer-songwriters, singers, guitarists and bassists who record on their own. The high-impedance instrument input directly accommodates an electric guitar or bass, without requiring an external direct box. The XLR/jack combo input allows you to connect a microphone or line-level source, depending on the session.

Podcast creators, streamers and video makers can also benefit from the loopback function. It allows computer audio to be fed back into the recording or streaming signal, for example to combine a microphone voice with music, a remote guest or the sound from software. This flexibility makes it easier to create content without adding multiple cables or complex routing.

Preamp, Conversion and Monitoring: Essential Tools for Production

Plenty of Gain for Microphones and Instruments

With up to 60 dB of available gain, the Volt 1 Gen 2 provides ample headroom for adjusting the input level to suit a wide range of sources. The microphone preamp supports dynamic microphones as well as condenser microphones, thanks to switchable 48 V phantom power. Tone Shaping mode lets you shape the color of the recording for a sound that is better suited to the recorded voice or instrument.

The instrument input features a 1 M ohm impedance, making it suitable for passive guitar and bass pickups. It preserves the instrument’s dynamics and character before processing in your digital audio workstation. The extended frequency response and low distortion contribute to clean recordings, ready to be edited, mixed or enhanced with plugins.

32-bit / 192 kHz Conversion for Demanding Productions

Supporting sample rates of up to 192 kHz, this audio interface delivers conversion suited to modern music creation. It can meet the needs of both a demo recorded at home and a more detailed production project. The stated dynamic ranges for the microphone, line and instrument inputs help preserve the nuances of performances, from the most powerful attacks to the most delicate passages.

A Simple and Functional Monitoring Setup

The pair of stereo outputs lets you connect monitor speakers for mixing and checking your recordings. The stereo headphone output provides close-up monitoring for recording without disturbing those around you or checking the details of a take. Powered directly via USB, the Volt 1 Gen 2 remains easy to integrate into a mobile setup. An external 5 V power input is also provided when your setup requires it.

Technical specifications

Compatibility	PC, Mac, iPad	Number of outputs	2
Sampling frequency	192 kHz	Color	Grey
Max resolution	32-bits	Nominal mode power consumption (Wh)	2 W
Headphone outputs	Yes

Digital or optical connection	no	Microphone input 2	XLR/jack combo connector, pin 2 positive
MIDI	no	Microphone input impedance	2 k ohms
Digital audio resolution	32-bit	Available microphone input gain	60 dB
Supported sampling rates	44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz	Maximum microphone input level	14.5 dBu
USB-powered	yes	Microphone input frequency response	20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
External power input	5 V DC, 1 A minimum	Microphone input dynamic range	119 dB A-weighted
Power consumption at 5 V DC	2.4 W typical, 3.6 W maximum	Microphone input THD+noise	-108 dB, or 0.0004 percent
Power switch	no	Phantom power	switchable 48 V
Instrument input 1	6.35 mm unbalanced TS jack	Line input 2	6.35 mm balanced TRS or unbalanced TS jack
Instrument input impedance	1 M ohm	Line input impedance	10 k ohms
Available instrument input gain	60 dB	Available line input gain	60 dB
Maximum instrument input level	12.5 dBu	Maximum line input level	22 dBu
Instrument input frequency response	20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.03 dB	Line input frequency response	20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
Instrument input dynamic range	116 dB A-weighted	Line input dynamic range	119 dB A-weighted
Instrument input THD+noise	-101 dB, or 0.0009 percent	Line input THD+noise	-108 dB, or 0.0004 percent